Employers

As an employer in North Dakota or one who has employees working in North Dakota, you are required to have coverage through North Dakota’s Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI). If an employee becomes injured or was previously injured while on the job, the Employer section is the official source of information you will need to learn your responsibilities as an employer, how to file a claim for workers’ compensation, and to return your employees to work as quickly and safely as possible after the injury occurs. Please review the information under the Policyholders, Safety, Claims, Return-to-Work, and Resources sections to fully acquaint yourself with the options available through WSI. ﻿

If an employee has sustained a work-related injury, the Claims section will provide information on how to file a claim, the claim process, and the types of benefits available. In addition, this section will provide access to services to help if questions or concerns arise throughout the claim process.﻿

WSI is the sole provider and administrator of the workers’ compensation system in North Dakota. It is an exclusive, employer-financed, no-fault insurance state fund covering workplace injuries, illnesses, and death. As an employer or prospective employer, you must provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for employees working in North Dakota. Coverage is mandatory. The Policyholder section will provide you with information on WSI programs, coverage requirements, and financial information.﻿

The goal of Return-to-Work Services is to return injured workers to employment with minimum retraining, as soon as possible after the injury occurs. WSI works to place injured workers back with employers at either pre-injury capacity, or by using transitional or modified work. The Return-to-Work section will provide information on Return-to-Work Services, transitional work, the importance of teamwork, and the Preferred Worker Program.

Safety is a critical component for both you and your employees while on the job to prevent work-related injuries. WSI promotes workplace safety by assisting employers in providing safe work environments for their workers. The Safety section will provide the basic information regarding workplace safety including WSI safety services, safety grants, and safety training and education.

Resources

WSI works to provide you with all the materials you will need if and when a workplace injury occurs. The Resources section supplements the other sections of the website to ensure you have all the necessary forms, documents, access to services, and more. ﻿